Cynthia Apple
Liberty,North Carolina
Summary
Experienced paramedic with a strong background in pre-hospital emergency care, cardiac monitoring, trauma treatment, and medication administration. Skilled in evaluating critical situations, prioritizing interventions, and delivering safe transport with clear team communication. Focused on improving patient outcomes through rapid assessment and reliable protocol-driven care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Paramedic
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
Pinehurst, North Carolina
09.2019 - Current
- - Delivered critical emergency medical support during responses for Chatham County EMS, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered CPR and other life-saving techniques for patients in cardiac arrest.
- Assessed and treated patients with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest, shock, trauma, respiratory distress and intoxication.
- Provided pre-hospital care to those in need within the community, including administering medications, providing wound care and performing intubations.
- Administered medications and oxygen therapy following paramedic protocols
- Assisted with trauma care, cardiac events, and critical patient stabilization
- Safely transported patients from accident scenes or hospitals to medical facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient responses in care records
- Evaluated emergency situations and prioritized medical interventions, optimizing care delivery for patients.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as defibrillators, suction devices and stretchers.
- Adhered to protocols and procedures to maintain the safety of patients and the paramedic crew.
- Thoroughly cleaned emergency vehicles to ensure hygiene and readiness for service, and patient care compartments, performed routine maintenance checks and maintained constant readiness for emergencies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastern Randolph High School
Ramseur, NC06-1984
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NCSkills
- Advanced life support
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- Trauma care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Vital assessment
- Wound care
- Medical transport
- Protocol compliance
- Critical thinking
- Situational awareness
- Team communication
- Medical services
Timeline
Paramedic
First Health Moore Regional Hospital
09.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Eastern Randolph High School
Some College (No Degree) - Paramedicine
Fayetteville Technical Community College